Still, some time before that we could walk from there to Germany - so sea-level rise is not exactly new.
(The picture is of Scarborough which is a bit further north than East Anglia.)
We have in some cases where it is practical. Those naturally evolving landscapes were doing that long before you were born and will be doing it long after you are gone. It is called nature.
Environmentalists always want us to go back to nature. Now all of a sudden you are suggesting that we have to protect coastlines from nature. And that is unnatural.
If you are so enamored with protecting something from nature, to to the Philippines and protect them from hurricanes and earthquakes. Do something useful for a change.
Sock puppet 'M', "Due to sea level rise some coastal areas are threatened." Where are these areas. the sea level hasn't risen since at least the 1400 and we can PROVE that.
The coastline should evolve naturally as it have been doing throughout geological history. Humans should adapt to that. Sea levels have risen and fallen many times in the past so who are we as humans to alter nature's course? Who are we humans to determine what climate or geology is the correct one for the incredibly dynamic planet we live on. Oh the vanity of such a foolish few.
Due to sea level rise some coastal areas are threatened. This can effect coastal fruit and agricultural production as well as introducing salt in the local drinking water and it can seep into aquifers as well. This will be a greater problem in the future as a result of climate change
Yes of course we should, erosion is more damaging than sea level rise, but it's a job for real engineers, I tried on a beach I used to own in Philippines, the first to attempts were disaster, the third worked, a simple sea wall in the right place and I not only prevented erosion, but gained 20meters of white sand where there used to be mud and pebbles.
Its your choice, since Global warming was turned off in 2012 and all seasons have returned to normal naturally. Also our environment was'nt ever in harms way. Mike
Should we manage to protect the existing coastal landscape in Australia or should we allow the action of wind and water to create naturally evolving landscapes? Please provide reasons for your answer, many thanks.
